CTET September 2026 Exam Date – Check Exam Schedule & Admit Card Date

The CTET September 2026 Exam Date has been announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates who are already enrolled for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test can check the examination schedule and prepare accordingly.

The CTET examination is conducted for candidates who want to qualify for teaching positions at the Primary and Junior levels. Candidates should check the official information brochure for eligibility, syllabus, fees, and other exam details.

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CTET September 2026 Exam Date

Check the CTET September 2026 Exam Date, application schedule, correction dates, exam city details, admit card timing, answer key, and result information in one place.

According to the provided schedule, the CTET September 2026 Exam will be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026. The exam city will be available before the examination, while the admit card is expected two days before the exam.

Important Dates

Check all important CTET September 2026 dates, including registration, fee payment, correction, re-open application, examination, exam city, admit card, answer key, and result.

CTET Application Fee

Know the CTET application fee for one paper and both papers for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PH candidates before submitting the examination form.

The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.

CTET Eligibility 2026

Check the eligibility options for CTET Primary and Junior levels, including Senior Secondary, Graduation, Diploma in Elementary Education, B.Ed, and other accepted qualifications.

The eligibility requirements depend on the level for which the candidate is applying. CTET offers eligibility routes for Primary Level (Class I to V) and Junior Level (Class VI to VIII).

CTET Primary Level Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Primary Level may qualify through any of the following routes:

1. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
2. Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education as per applicable NCTE regulations.
3. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.El.Ed.
4. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
5. Candidates should check the official notification for other accepted qualification details.

CTET Junior Level Eligibility

For the Junior Level, candidates may qualify through the following routes:

1. Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
2. Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed.
3. Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed. according to applicable NCTE regulations.
4. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.El.Ed.
5. Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
6. Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in B.Ed. (Special Education).
7. Candidates who have qualified in an NCTE-recognized B.Ed. programme may be eligible to appear in TET/CTET, subject to applicable guidelines.
8. Post-Graduation with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and passed or appearing in a 3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Candidates should read the official information brochure carefully because eligibility can depend on the specific qualification and applicable rules.

CTET Exam City and Admit Card

Learn when the CTET exam city and admit card will be available and make sure you check your allotted examination centre before the test date.

The CTET exam city information will be available before the examination. As per the supplied schedule, the admit card will be released two days before the exam.

Candidates should download the hall ticket as soon as it becomes available and check the exam centre, date, timing, and other instructions.

How to Fill CTET September 2026 Online Form

Follow the basic steps for completing the CTET application form and carefully check your documents, personal details, qualification, photo, signature, and payment information.

The CTET application process was conducted from 11 May to 10 June 2026, with a re-open window from 25 August to 01 September 2026.

Candidates applying during the available window should:

1. Read the CTET information brochure carefully.
2. Check the eligibility for Paper I or Paper II.
3. Keep educational and identity documents ready.
4. Prepare scanned photograph and signature as required.
5. Enter personal and educational details carefully.
6. Select the examination city carefully.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee.
8. Check the complete form preview before submission.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Save and print the final application for future reference.

Important Exam Centre Note

The supplied information states that exam centres are limited in each city. Candidates who want a preferred or nearby examination city should apply early whenever the application window is open because available slots may be limited.

CTET Paper I and Paper II

Understand the two CTET levels and choose the paper according to the teaching level for which you want to qualify in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test.

Candidates should select the appropriate paper based on their qualification and teaching level.

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